MOVIE SCREENING: The Frisco Kid
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Nov 15, 2009 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm (Sunday)
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MOVIE SCREENING: The Frisco Kid
Sunday, November 15, 2 – 4 PM
Jewish communities throughout history have "arrived" when they can afford to commission, buy or borrow their ...
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MOVIE SCREENING: The Frisco Kid
Sunday, November 15, 2 – 4 PM
Jewish communities throughout history have "arrived" when they can afford to commission, buy or borrow their own Torah. The process of writing, transporting and dedicating a Torah is often a foundational moment in the history of a Jewish community - whether defined as a region, city, or individual synagogue. In the 1979 Western comedy-drama The Frisco Kid, Gene Wilder plays a Polish rabbi sent to San Francisco to deliver a Torah and serve the new community there. His adventures along the way, although humorous, explore serious issues about the value of the Bible, and the sacrifices Jews have made to preserve it.
Contemporary Jewish Museum
736 Mission Street
(between Third and Fourth streets)
San Francisco, CA 94103
For more information please email info@thecjm.org or call 415.655.7800.
$10 general/$8 Museum members. Includes Museum admission.
Sunday, November 15, 2 – 4 PM
Jewish communities throughout history have "arrived" when they can afford to commission, buy or borrow their own Torah. The process of writing, transporting and dedicating a Torah is often a foundational moment in the history of a Jewish community - whether defined as a region, city, or individual synagogue. In the 1979 Western comedy-drama The Frisco Kid, Gene Wilder plays a Polish rabbi sent to San Francisco to deliver a Torah and serve the new community there. His adventures along the way, although humorous, explore serious issues about the value of the Bible, and the sacrifices Jews have made to preserve it.
Contemporary Jewish Museum
736 Mission Street
(between Third and Fourth streets)
San Francisco, CA 94103
For more information please email info@thecjm.org or call 415.655.7800.
$10 general/$8 Museum members. Includes Museum admission.
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Contemporary Jewish Museum
Reopening in a new facility on June 8, 2008, the Contemporary Jewish Museum presents engaging exhibitions and programs that explore contemporary perspectives on Jewish culture, history, art, and ideas. The new facility, designed by internationally renowned architect Daniel Libeskind, will be a lively center where people of all ages and backgrounds can gather to experience art, share diverse perspectives, and engage in hands-on activities. Embracing a range of disciplines and media, the Museum’s exhibition program will include contemporary art projects, historic objects, film and music, scholarly interpretations, and diverse cultural perspectives offering new entry points to experiencing Jewish culture. Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact Jodi Waynberg at JWaynberg@thecjm.org. Thank youPhone: (415) 344-8800Website: www.thecjm.orgLinks
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